Marvel 1 or Action 1?

[ultimatevenom]

The title says it all, which one would you rather have if you could have either?

 

Any reasons why you would want the one you choose more than the other?

[JohnBull]

Let's see, the first superhero comic that went on to redefine funny books or another early/important superhero book that defined nothing? First appearance of Superman, a cultural icon of Americana or first appearances of Sub-Mariner and the original (android) Human Torch?

 

Is this close? You will always get a few Marvel zombies voting for Action because they can appreciate it's overall importance in the world of comics, but I can't see a single DC-centric voting for Marvel Comics.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'd be very proud to own a copy of Marvel Comics 1 and it would be the centrepiece of my collection by a considerable margin. But given the choice, there is no choice.

[ultimatevenom]

I just wanted to see the response after a little discussion down in the Gold Forum about this

[Silver Surfer]

Marvel all the way. There is a reason DC has played second fiddle to Marvel all these years.

[Aces]

Action 1 or Tech 27 because of the prestige alone.

 

However, if it was a choice between every single one of the Marvel Silver-Age Keys in Fine for $30,000-35,000 or a Action 1 in GVG(?) for the same price you know which ones I'd take.

[The_Wolverine]

Action all the way!!

[Jgel]

I don't really care for Superman and I would take Action hands down. Not even close. We are talking about the most important comic EVER. This is the one that started it all.

[Jeffreykli]

Action 1...it's not even close. Marvel 1 doesn't have the same sense of continuity that Action 1 has. Action 1 is far, far more significant.

[Aman619]

Marvel all the way. There is a reason DC has played second fiddle to Marvel all these years.

 

yeah but that reason has nothing to do wi th what went on in 1938!

[deathlok]

Action 1, no contest.

[ultimatevenom]

Its good to see that even the Marvel Zombies are voting for a more important comic than just one by there favourite publisher.

 

[blowout]

Let's see, the first superhero comic that went on to redefine funny books or another early/important superhero book that defined nothing? First appearance of Superman, a cultural icon of Americana or first appearances of Sub-Mariner and the original (android) Human Torch?

 

Yep, the choice is pretty easy really.

[PovertyRow]

Action 1 here as well. And I have to say I always thought Marvel Comics #1 has one of the ugliest covers period. I mean, I do appreciate the significance of that book but man, that is just an ugly cover.

 

::there - I said it! I know others want to as well::

[Aman619]

Action 1 here as well. And I have to say I always thought Marvel Comics #1 has one of the ugliest covers period. I mean, I do appreciate the significance of that book but man, that is just an ugly cover.

 

::there - I said it! I know others want to as well::

 

Ive always thought so too. shhhh.

[Murph]

You really have to preface this with the comment that you're assuming they're the same price. If not, ppl would be a fool to NOT take the Action 1. You could have the Action 1, sell it, use the money to buy a Marvel 1, and still have money left over. Without this it's like asking someone if they'd rather have 1,000 dollars or a copy of NFL Superpro #1.

 

Brian

[ultimatevenom]

You really have to preface this with the comment that you're assuming they're the same price. If not, ppl would be a fool to NOT take the Action 1. You could have the Action 1, sell it, use the money to buy a Marvel 1, and still have money left over. Without this it's like asking someone if they'd rather have 1,000 dollars or a copy of NFL Superpro #1.

 

Brian

 

They are both the same price and same grade, and you have to keep the one you buy forever.

 

That make it better?

[chrisco37]

Wow! No contest. 25-3 after my vote.

 

As others have said, this is the easiest choice in the world to make. Action #1 is THE HOLY GRAIL of all comic books.

[ultimatevenom]

Wow! No contest. 25-3 after my vote.

 

As others have said, this is the easiest choice in the world to make. Action #1 is THE HOLY GRAIL of all comic books.

And yet three people have voted Marvel 1

[chrisco37]

And yet three people have voted Marvel 1

 

And yet only Silver Surfer has (barely) weighed in as to why.......

[Murph]

I could care less about Superman. To me he's a very boring character, so I'd have no interest in owning an Action 1. With those stipulations, I'd be taking the Marvel 1.

 

Brian